laurspag Posted January 21, 2014 #4451 Share Posted January 21, 2014 What I am wearing on Embarkation Day! Amanda, this is a beautiful dress. You may want to think twice though....it is usually quite windy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ehpride Posted January 21, 2014 #4452 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Amanda, this is a beautiful dress. You may want to think twice though....it is usually quite windy! Bike shorts! I wear them under sundresses all summer :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaBlue Posted January 21, 2014 #4453 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Bike shorts! I wear them under sundresses all summer :) I was planning on wearing them! LOL! I have been a yacht cruise and remember it being windy. But I just love this dress too much. And my sister told me when she sailed out of Galveston, her maxi dress made her feel all hot and sweaty. :eek: Not cute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ehpride Posted January 21, 2014 #4454 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I was planning on wearing them! LOL! I have been a yacht cruise and remember it being windy. But I just love this dress too much. And my sister told me when she sailed out of Galveston, her maxi dress made her feel all hot and sweaty. :eek: Not cute! Plus it keeps my legs from rubbing in the heat while being just heavy enough to stay put. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinppu Posted January 21, 2014 #4455 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Amanda, this is a beautiful dress. You may want to think twice though....it is usually quite windy! I've noticed that... and so has everyone else :D Oops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KandCsailing Posted January 22, 2014 #4456 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I have a pair of bike shorts that I wore to the gym and as spare pair of snorkle shorts over bikini bottoms with a tankini top. I like my fluffiness covered but skirted bottoms take forever to dry. The shorts come off and dry shorts or beach dress goes on quick over the rest. I want to find some of the Jockey Skimmies Slipshorts to try under dresses and skirts. $22 Canadian. Seems like not a bad investment to save me some embarrassment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishLassie Posted January 22, 2014 #4457 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Anybody else missing "Marie" & her pictures in her BEAUTIFUL GOWNS?? :D Hoping maybe she will pick up another laptop to start posting again.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz4evr Posted January 22, 2014 #4458 Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) Anybody else missing "Marie" & her pictures in her BEAUTIFUL GOWNS?? :D Hoping maybe she will pick up another laptop to start posting again.:) Yes, I am in Marie gowns picture withdrawal, LOL! Judy, I seem to recall you buying a gorgeous white gown a while ago.......did you ever post a picture of you wearing it? Edited January 22, 2014 by cruz4evr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishLassie Posted January 23, 2014 #4459 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Yes, I am in Marie gowns picture withdrawal, LOL! Judy, I seem to recall you buying a gorgeous white gown a while ago.......did you ever post a picture of you wearing it? Oh, so glad someone else is having withdrawal! :D I have not worn the gown yet, it's for our 35th. anniversary cruise which is in Nov. 2014. I will post a picture then, as I'm trying to keep it a secret ;) from my DH ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartmarshall Posted January 23, 2014 #4460 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Hey ladies! I'm a new poster on this thread but I've been lurking for a few weeks... I am SO jealous of all your fabulous dresses! I'm going on my first cruise in May (Carnival) and am already searching for dresses. Last summer I lost 40 pounds and one full dress size so nothing I have fits... all the more reason to go shopping, right? :) I found two dresses this evening that I think are definitely cruise worthy! The first is a casual gray dress from Dress Barn that I got for FREE thanks to a coupon! I'm not a fan of the belt so I plan on changing it, as it's just a piece of ribbon. Also, the sleeves are open on the sides so they will fall down and not have the butterfly effect you see in the pic... didn't get a picture of them laying "normal." I thought this dress would be great for casual dinners. It's prettier in person. And then I found this beauty at TJ Maxx! It's Lauren by Ralph Lauren and I think it will be great for our two formal nights with different accessories. I've been wanting a chiffon maxi dress and refused to pay $100+ for one but I found this one for $40. Score! I think it's a bridesmaid dress but whatever - I love it. It's more of a pinky purple in person but it comes off very cool toned in the pic. **If the pictures don't work, please let me know. I'm using Photobucket for the first time in a looooong time.** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaBlue Posted January 23, 2014 #4461 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Hey ladies! I'm a new poster on this thread but I've been lurking for a few weeks... I am SO jealous of all your fabulous dresses! I'm going on my first cruise in May (Carnival) and am already searching for dresses. Last summer I lost 40 pounds and one full dress size so nothing I have fits... all the more reason to go shopping, right? :) I found two dresses this evening that I think are definitely cruise worthy! The first is a casual gray dress from Dress Barn that I got for FREE thanks to a coupon! I'm not a fan of the belt so I plan on changing it, as it's just a piece of ribbon. Also, the sleeves are open on the sides so they will fall down and not have the butterfly effect you see in the pic... didn't get a picture of them laying "normal." I thought this dress would be great for casual dinners. It's prettier in person. And then I found this beauty at TJ Maxx! It's Lauren by Ralph Lauren and I think it will be great for our two formal nights with different accessories. I've been wanting a chiffon maxi dress and refused to pay $100+ for one but I found this one for $40. Score! I think it's a bridesmaid dress but whatever - I love it. It's more of a pinky purple in person but it comes off very cool toned in the pic. **If the pictures don't work, please let me know. I'm using Photobucket for the first time in a looooong time.** Both are very cute! And LOL...I had to break out my photobucket too. I couldn't even remember the last time I used it. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat_in_cda Posted January 23, 2014 #4462 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Hey ladies! I'm a new poster on this thread but I've been lurking for a few weeks... I am SO jealous of all your fabulous dresses! I'm going on my first cruise in May (Carnival) and am already searching for dresses. Last summer I lost 40 pounds and one full dress size so nothing I have fits... all the more reason to go shopping, right? :) I found two dresses this evening that I think are definitely cruise worthy! The first is a casual gray dress from Dress Barn that I got for FREE thanks to a coupon! I'm not a fan of the belt so I plan on changing it, as it's just a piece of ribbon. Also, the sleeves are open on the sides so they will fall down and not have the butterfly effect you see in the pic... didn't get a picture of them laying "normal." I thought this dress would be great for casual dinners. It's prettier in person. And then I found this beauty at TJ Maxx! It's Lauren by Ralph Lauren and I think it will be great for our two formal nights with different accessories. I've been wanting a chiffon maxi dress and refused to pay $100+ for one but I found this one for $40. Score! I think it's a bridesmaid dress but whatever - I love it. It's more of a pinky purple in person but it comes off very cool toned in the pic. **If the pictures don't work, please let me know. I'm using Photobucket for the first time in a looooong time.** ------- love both of your dresses but my fav is the 2nd more formal one !!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princessmich Posted January 23, 2014 #4463 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Yes! Missing Marie not just in her marvelous dresses but just in general!:(:) Michelle Anybody else missing "Marie" & her pictures in her BEAUTIFUL GOWNS?? :D Hoping maybe she will pick up another laptop to start posting again.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princessmich Posted January 23, 2014 #4464 Share Posted January 23, 2014 You really scored with that Ralph Lauren! So So pretty! Hey ladies! I'm a new poster on this thread but I've been lurking for a few weeks... I am SO jealous of all your fabulous dresses! I'm going on my first cruise in May (Carnival) and am already searching for dresses. Last summer I lost 40 pounds and one full dress size so nothing I have fits... all the more reason to go shopping, right? :) I found two dresses this evening that I think are definitely cruise worthy! The first is a casual gray dress from Dress Barn that I got for FREE thanks to a coupon! I'm not a fan of the belt so I plan on changing it, as it's just a piece of ribbon. Also, the sleeves are open on the sides so they will fall down and not have the butterfly effect you see in the pic... didn't get a picture of them laying "normal." I thought this dress would be great for casual dinners. It's prettier in person. And then I found this beauty at TJ Maxx! It's Lauren by Ralph Lauren and I think it will be great for our two formal nights with different accessories. I've been wanting a chiffon maxi dress and refused to pay $100+ for one but I found this one for $40. Score! I think it's a bridesmaid dress but whatever - I love it. It's more of a pinky purple in person but it comes off very cool toned in the pic. **If the pictures don't work, please let me know. I'm using Photobucket for the first time in a looooong time.** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booboojoy Posted January 23, 2014 #4465 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I love your dresses...if you end up changing the belt on the grey dress..i would keep the same color...I really like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvscruising2007 Posted January 23, 2014 #4466 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Anybody else missing "Marie" & her pictures in her BEAUTIFUL GOWNS?? :D Hoping maybe she will pick up another laptop to start posting again.:) I have to admit I was wondering just today if she would be posting soon. She always has wonderful dresses and she always looks so great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1kaper Posted January 24, 2014 #4467 Share Posted January 24, 2014 The Ralph Lauren post reminded me - I have a similar bridesmaid's dress. This is the dress, but in black. (it has a little sparkle in the bust area) Do you think it would be formal for Formal Night on Carnival? I am pretty sure the last cruise I did I just wore a LBD and skipped the second night. I can't seem to remember how dressy it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartmarshall Posted January 24, 2014 #4468 Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) The Ralph Lauren post reminded me - I have a similar bridesmaid's dress. This is the dress, but in black. (it has a little sparkle in the bust area) Do you think it would be formal for Formal Night on Carnival? I am pretty sure the last cruise I did I just wore a LBD and skipped the second night. I can't seem to remember how dressy it is. Pretty! I have heard so many things about Carnival's formal nights that I'm not sure what to expect. I have a friend who has been on three Carnival cruises -- the first one, she wore her old prom dress and was totally out of place and the last two, they skipped formal night. She's really my only go to person to ask questions and that definitely doesn't help haha. I think with the right accessories, it would look fine! Edited January 24, 2014 by iheartmarshall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ehpride Posted January 24, 2014 #4469 Share Posted January 24, 2014 The Ralph Lauren post reminded me - I have a similar bridesmaid's dress. This is the dress, but in black. (it has a little sparkle in the bust area) Do you think it would be formal for Formal Night on Carnival? I am pretty sure the last cruise I did I just wore a LBD and skipped the second night. I can't seem to remember how dressy it is. I think it would be good for elegant night on Carnival. I wear gowns on elegant nights and cocktail dresses/nice dresses for casual nights andI'm never the only one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinkerdevil Posted January 24, 2014 #4470 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Is that Alfred Angelo? I have my bridesmaids dress but won't be wearing it in the wedding till 2 weeks later so i can't use it for the cruise. Sent from my SGH-T769 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1kaper Posted January 24, 2014 #4471 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Thanks, it would be nice to wear it again ( you know the whole joke about bridesmaid dresses ) and its a pretty dress. @Tinkerdevil - yes it is Alfred Angelo. One more question - I will probably get it dry cleaned anyway. I'm wondering how I'll pack it and get the wrinkles out after. Anyone know if Carnival does pressing/steaming? Would I be better off just waiting and get it dry cleaned on the ship? Do they do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted January 24, 2014 #4472 Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) Bridesmaids dresses are fine to wear these days. It used to be that people didn't wear a lot of color in evening gowns, but bridesmaids dresses came in every bright and pastel color. Today we wear every color anyway, and bridesmaids dresses are no longer styled like Little Bo Peep! Edited January 24, 2014 by royalcruz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew's Wife Posted January 24, 2014 #4473 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Thanks, it would be nice to wear it again ( you know the whole joke about bridesmaid dresses ) and its a pretty dress. @Tinkerdevil - yes it is Alfred Angelo. One more question - I will probably get it dry cleaned anyway. I'm wondering how I'll pack it and get the wrinkles out after. Anyone know if Carnival does pressing/steaming? Would I be better off just waiting and get it dry cleaned on the ship? Do they do that? You can give it to your room steward and they will take it down to be steamed and pressed. I think it is $9.00. They do a wonderful job. I usually just give them all of my dresses at once and they bring them back the next day. Not sure if they have dry cleaning, but the steam and press service is outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1kaper Posted January 24, 2014 #4474 Share Posted January 24, 2014 You can give it to your room steward and they will take it down to be steamed and pressed. I think it is $9.00. They do a wonderful job. I usually just give them all of my dresses at once and they bring them back the next day. Not sure if they have dry cleaning' date=' but the steam and press service is outstanding.[/quote'] Thanks!! :D I'll get it cleaned here and have them press it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted January 24, 2014 #4475 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Here are a couple dresses I just won on Ebay. An Old Navy maxi dress: A Tahari gown I'd like to dress up with a belt and the right shoes: Both are very pretty. I love the gown. I think just something around the neck would look fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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